Job description
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Peer Recovering Support Specialist.
Key Duties, Primary Responsibilities:
- To work with substance abuse and/or other mental health related program participants in groups and/or on a one-on-one basis to provide advocacy and personal coaching/mentoring
- To serve as a vital member of the case management team
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:
- Ability to encourage and persuade people
- Ability to mentor others Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work independently
- Conflict resolution skills Interpersonal skills Written and verbal communication skills
Hourly Pay Range – $15.00 - $21.15
- High School diploma or GED
- One (1) year of relevant experience in a peer recovery support environment required
- Certified or eligible to be certified as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) by The Alabama Department of Mental Health OR Certified Peer Support Specialist through FORMLL OR Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) by the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)
- NCPRSS preferred
- Must obtain certification within one year from date of hire into classification
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